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Conference · February 26 – March 7, 2027

Western Treasure Valley Wildland Fire Conference

Ten days of wildland fire classes, from S-130 for new firefighters to division supervisor. Every class, what it needs and what it costs is below.

Sign up starts December 1

At a glance

Ten days of wildland fire classes.

Dates
February 26 – March 7, 2027
Open to
All wildland firefighters
Class schedule
Coming soon
Standards
Classes and instructors meet NWCG standards
Certificates
Provided when you complete a class
Lunch
Provided each day of class
Pre-course work
Linked in your confirmation email
Documents
If a class needs a license or signed forms, your confirmation email says where to send them

Classes

What's taught.

Check what each class needs before you sign up. Your confirmation email links to your pre-course work and, if a class needs them, says where to send your EMT or Paramedic license and signed forms.

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19 classes

  • S-130/S-190/L-180

    Introduction to Wildland Firefighter

    Price
    $75
    Needs
    No qualification
    Pre-course work
    FEMA's IS-100 and IS-700, free online
    • You must attend all 4 days to get your certificate.
    • The last day is a hands-on field day.
    • A Work Capacity Test is offered. You can opt out.
    What it covers

    Trains new wildland firefighters in basic skills and the basic concepts of wildland fire behavior. Covers the purpose of the Standard Firefighting Orders, Watch Out Situations and LCES, communication methods, tools and equipment, and methods of fireline construction.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-130 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab), S-190 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab), L-180 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

  • S-130 Field Day

    Field Day

    Needs
    No qualification
    Pre-course work
    FEMA's IS-100 and IS-700, and NWCG's online courses
    • A Work Capacity Test is offered. You can opt out.
    What it covers

    The S-130 field day on its own, for people who have finished NWCG's requirements online.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-130 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

    Price to come

  • S-131

    Firefighter Type 1

    Price
    $50
    Needs
    FFT2
    Pre-course work
    None
    What it covers

    Identify position responsibilities and demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of Operational Leadership found in the IRPG. Describe how to keep open lines of communication with appropriate personnel. Identify Look Up, Down and Around indicators, apply the components of LCES, and apply tactical decision-making procedures.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-131 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

  • S-200

    Initial Attack Incident Commander

    Price
    $50
    Needs
    SRB
    Pre-course work
    Yes
    What it covers

    Designed to meet the training needs of the ICT4. Students demonstrate the foundation skills of LCES, gather and document essential information about an incident, size it up, develop a plan of action, and manage the incident through effective leadership.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-200 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

  • S-211

    Portable Pumps and Water Use

    Price
    $50
    Needs
    FFT2
    Pre-course work
    None
    What it covers

    The knowledge and skills to design, set up, operate, troubleshoot and shut down portable water delivery systems. The focus is on portable pumps, not water delivery for engines. Topics include portable water delivery systems, equipment, roles and responsibilities, and system design and hydraulics, with a field exercise where students apply what they learned in the classroom.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-211 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

  • S-112

    Basic Faller

    Price
    $75
    Needs
    FFT2
    Pre-course work
    Yes
    • The field day is required for certification.
    What it covers

    This blended course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the Basic Faller (FAL3) position, as described in the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS-212.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-112 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

  • S-212

    Intermediate Faller

    What it covers

    This online course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an Intermediate Faller (FAL2), as described in the FAL2 Incident Position Description.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-212 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

    Online only, on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. Not taught at the conference.

  • S-215

    Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface

    Price
    $50
    Needs
    FFT1
    Pre-course work
    None
    What it covers

    Firefighter safety and managing human factors in the interface, pre-incident planning, size-up and initial strategy, structure triage, structure protection, tactics in the interface, tactical operations and resource use, action assessment, plan updates, and after action review.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-215 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

  • S-219

    Firing Operations

    Price
    $25
    Needs
    FFT2
    Pre-course work
    Yes
    What it covers

    The responsibilities of the Firing Boss, Single Resource, in planning, implementing and evaluating a firing operation on a wildland or prescribed fire. Given a scenario, choose the components of a Firing Plan to meet specific objectives, implement it and adjust it as conditions change, and weigh the considerations of higher-complexity firing operations.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-219 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

  • S-230

    Crew Boss

    Price
    $50
    Needs
    FFT1
    Pre-course work
    Yes
    What it covers

    The knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a CRWB: travel, check-in, briefings, assigning tasks and assessing crew performance, fireline duties, mop-up, firing operations, using aerial resources, medical emergencies, and the wildland/urban interface.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-230 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

  • S-231

    Engine Boss

    Price
    $50
    Needs
    S-230
    Pre-course work
    None
    What it covers

    Proficiency in the duties of an ENGB. Topics include engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size-up considerations, tactics, and the wildland/urban interface.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-231 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

  • S-236

    Heavy Equipment Boss

    Price
    $175
    Needs
    FFT1
    Pre-course work
    Yes
    What it covers

    Meets the needs of the HEQB. The primary considerations are the tactical use and safety precautions needed to establish and maintain an effective dozer operation.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-236 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

  • S-290

    Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

    Price
    $50
    Needs
    FFT1
    Pre-course work
    Yes
    What it covers

    A skills-focused course that prepares the developing fireline supervisor for safe and effective fire management operations, the second in a series on fire behavior prediction. Students learn to make a thorough, timely assessment of the fire environment, anticipate changes in fire behavior from fuels, weather and topography, and use that to support decisions and risk management on the fireline.

    On the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: S-290 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (opens in a new tab)Sign in first, or choose “Access as a guest”.

  • S-223+

    Fireline Medical Provider

    Price
    $250
    Needs
    EMT or Paramedic license, and 1 year of wildland fire with at least one 14-day assignment
    What it covers

    The skills and knowledge to work as a Fireline EMT or Paramedic (EMTF/EMTP): position overview, equipment and supplies, assignments, communication, Incident Action Plans and ICS forms, GPS and land navigation, fireline safety, medical emergencies, and lessons learned specific to the wildland arena.

  • S-359

    Medical Unit Leader

    Price
    $250
    Needs
    EMT or Paramedic license
    Pre-course work
    Yes
    What it covers

    The skills and knowledge to work as a Medical Unit Leader: gathering information, organizing and supervising the medical unit, evaluation, documentation, and demobilization.

    On NWCG's site: S-359 on NWCG's site (opens in a new tab)

  • RT-130 Medical

    Medical Annual Refresher

    Price
    $75
    Needs
    EMT or Paramedic license
    Pre-course work
    None
    What it covers

    An RT-130 for the wildland fire medical provider, focusing line-going medical personnel on operations and decision-making for fireline medical needs: recognizing and mitigating risk, keeping practices safe and effective, and reducing accidents and near misses. Covers all the core components NWCG requires for an RT-130.

    On NWCG's site: RT-130 on NWCG's site (opens in a new tab)

  • S-330

    Task Force/Strike Team Leader

    Price
    $75
    Needs
    SRB
    Pre-course work
    Yes
    What it covers

    Meets the training required for Task Force Leader and Strike Team Leader. Apply the Risk Management Process in the IRPG to various incidents, describe the responsibilities of a TFLD, STCR, STEN and STEQ, and apply appropriate tactics with resources organized into strike teams or task forces.

    On NWCG's site: S-330 on NWCG's site (opens in a new tab)

  • S-339

    Division/Group Supervisor

    Price
    $75
    Needs
    TFLD or ICT3
    Pre-course work
    A reading assignment, 4 to 8 hours
    What it covers

    Prepares students to work as a Division/Group Supervisor: division or group management, organizational interaction, division operations, all-hazard operations, and tactical decisions. It doesn't teach general management or the Incident Command System, which students should bring with them. The pre-course work is a professional reading assignment of four to eight hours, and there is a final exam.

    On NWCG's site: S-339 on NWCG's site (opens in a new tab)

  • S-390

    Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations

    Needs
    S-290 and SRB
    Pre-course work
    Yes
    What it covers

    For people who plan, manage and carry out wildland fire and prescribed burn operations and need a thorough understanding of fire behavior calculations, including those working toward Incident Commander Type 3, Division/Group Supervisor, or Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2.

    On NWCG's site: S-390 on NWCG's site (opens in a new tab)

    Scheduling pending

FFT2
Firefighter Type 2
FFT1
Firefighter Type 1
SRB
Single Resource Boss
TFLD
Task Force Leader
ICT3
Incident Commander Type 3

Calendar

The ten days.

  1. Fri26Feb
  2. Sat27Feb
  3. Sun28Feb
  4. Mon1Mar
  5. Tue2Mar
  6. Wed3Mar
  7. Thu4Mar
  8. Fri5Mar
  9. Sat6Mar
  10. Sun7Mar